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1917 Yearbook

1917 Yearbook

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1917 Yearbook

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2—Biology class dismissed on account of
cold. The ground hog contracted chilblains while making weather observations.
5—One of the nobility on Wisdom Row was
seen with a mysterious box under his
arm. An inspection revealed fruit
cake and other viands. His barley
loaves and fiishes did not go very far
towards feeding the multitude who
saw him before he got away.
8—Riot on the third floor. Lots of water
in Paddy's room. No fishing allowed.
9—Griffith and Morrin exchanged sauces
at supper table. Most of Griffith's
lodged in Morrin's hair.
10—The Chiros. did not expect that Charlie
Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Luke Mc-
Gluke would be here to sign their petition when they brought it up.
11—Lecture by Mr. Seymour; subject:
"Honest Abe."
14—Asparagus and Jonas are on the war
path, also on the black list.
18—Retreat begins to-night.
19-20—Summum silentium.
21—The lid is off. No classes.
22—The College Orchestra furnished the
music for the K. of C. meeting in The
Burtis.
24—Who tied that knot in Rohret's nightshirt? 0, dear.
25—Volz gets a hair cut.
27—First spudless day.
March
1—March came in like two lions. Otherwise everything is the same.
3—The track meet proves interesting. A
man from the West promises to run 7
miles in 23 minutes. We do not believe it can be did.
6—First attack of spring fever. For definition of "Special Apparati" see Mr.
Beecher.
7—The team hung several yards of trimming on the Aledo team to-night.
8—Lecture on Sociology by a professor
from Loyola U. Appointment of Annual staff.
9—Guerilla warfare on the third floor
shortly after rising hour; Rohret and
Cone badly defeated, retreated to the
Infirmary.
12—English compositions were read during
class; evidently McGuinness is not a
democrat.
13—Glee Club organized. Conversation drift
towards baseball, perhaps it is in the
weather.
15—Gloomy Thursday. Fat O'Malley leaves
for Dixon. How we shall miss him.
Our Henry of the third floor reports
showers in his room, evidently he forgot to close the transom.
All is green before mine eyes. Collegians won the track meet to-night.
18—Nothing much doing.
19—The same as yesterday,
21—Baseball practice began.
23—Griff, old man, your subtle process of
stalling in Greek class is marvelous.
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25—Annual staff room put in order. We are
ready for business.
26—No free day.
27—Columbia day again. Those who had
the price went, the plebs sought the
gallery seats but the aristocrats drew
nigh unto the grand stand.
31—Exams again. God bless them. Wouldn't
school be monotonous without them.
April
2—Those who had the price went out to
the Three-I park to see the Boston-
Brooklyn game.
3—And yet another day. Have you packed
up yet?
4—Spring vacation has sprung. Ooh,
Skinny, go on home. Run like everything.
A DAY-DOG'S LAMENT.
When I am broke and out of dough
To shows and balls I cannot go,
Life just seems like—I don't know what—
I'd like to die upon the spot;
For all the world holds nought but woe,
Each maiden seems to have a beau,
My pockets all are hanging low,
When I am broke.
My erstwhile friends just say "Hello"
And pass me up, or say I'm slow.
It makes me feel so blamed forlorn
To wake up every bloomin' morn
And think what I must undergo,
Because I'm broke.
F. McGIVERN.
TRIOLET
I am jugged for to-day
And I'm sure out of luck—
I am sorry to say
I am jugged for to-day;
But I'm game as a duck
If I do have to pay.
I am jugged for to-day
And I'M sure out of luck.
F. MC.

Date

1917

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